Source: era-online.org

Presentation

A single dish of Turkish origin prepared with bread, onions, parsley, minced meat, pepper, flour, egg and lemon.

Ingredients

Serves 6

Unsalted bread (dry): 2 medium slices (60 g / 2.1 oz)
Onions: 2 medium (120 g / 4.2 oz)
Parsley: ¼ bunch (15 g / 0.5 oz)
Ground meat: 2 4/5 cups (500 g / 1.1 lb)
Black pepper: ½ teaspoon (1 g / 0.04 oz)
Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons (18 g / 0.6 oz)
Water: 4 cups (800 ml / 27 fl oz / 3.4 cups US liquid)
Egg yolk: 1 (30 g / 1 oz)
Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (20 g / 0.7 oz / about 1.3 fl oz)

Method

Remove the crust from the bread

Soak the crumbs and squeeze them hard.

Peel the onions, wash them and grate them.

Wash the parsley, clean it and chop it finely.

Mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onions, parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Add salt according to the recommendations received from the nephrologist or dietitian. Knead for 4-5 minutes.

Form the meatballs the size of a walnut and place them on a floured tray.

Cover the meatballs with flour by shaking the tray.

Add water to a pan.

Add the meatballs to boiling water and cook for 45-50 minutes over low heat.

Whisk the egg yolk with lemon juice in a separate cup

Add a few tablespoons of boiling water to the patties to reheat.

Stir the mixture well while adding the egg yolk and lemon juice, and whisk slowly.

Boil it once and turn off the stove.

Servos

Allergens

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Bread: cereals containing gluten included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Parsley: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to spices, mugwort, composites

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Meat: rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

Onion: rich in selenium that supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; carrier of quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also suitable for nephropathic patients.

Flour if wholemeal: provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Wholemeal bread: source of fibre that supports the intestinal microbiota, improves intestinal transit and provides B vitamins and minerals that strengthen the immune system; also suitable for kidney patients:

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant;  It improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Parsley: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Eggs: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• In the presence of dysphagia (problems with chewing and swallowing), present the whole meatballs to the child and then crush them or cut them into small pieces of uniform size.
• With caution based on tenderness, roughness, acidity or spiciness in the case of Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)

Not recommended in case of:

• Nausea
• Vomiting